US EditionOmar Abdullah Reacts to Statehood Buzz, High-Profile ‘Meetings’ – ‘Still Optimistic About Something Positive for J
INDIA, AUG 3 – The meetings signal preparations for the upcoming Vice Presidential election and a possible cabinet reshuffle, amid ongoing talks about Jammu and Kashmir's statehood restoration.
- At Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah held separate courtesy calls with President Droupadi Murmu amid buzz over the Vice Presidential poll.
- According to insiders, a major cabinet reshuffle may follow the Monsoon Session of Parliament ending on August 21, with the Vice Presidential election scheduled for September 9.
- On Monday, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah clarified he had no meetings with Delhi leaders and based his statement on his 'gut feeling'.
- As the Rajya Sabha prepared to debate extending President’s Rule in Manipur beyond August 13, the meetings also fueled talk of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood restoration.
- Rumours suggest Jammu and Kashmir's statehood restoration could require fresh Assembly elections, though Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said nothing will happen in the coming days but remains optimistic about 'something positive'.
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Omar Abdullah reacts to statehood buzz, high-profile ‘meetings’ – ‘still optimistic about something positive for J
On the eve of the 6th anniversary of Article 370's abrogation, Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah expresses cautious optimism about potential positive developments during the ongoing Parliament session, amid speculation surrounding statehood discussions and high-profile meetings in Delhi.
CM Omar dismisses Aug 5 buzz; pins hope on monsoon session - The Tribune
After rumours on restoration of statehood to J&K on August 5 continued throughout the day on Monday, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah responded in the evening stating that he was optimistic for J&K this monsoon session of Parliament.
Omar Abdullah’s ‘Gut Feeling’ Post Amid J-K Statehood Buzz, Iltija Suspects ‘Something Drastic’ Today
J&K CM Omar Abdullah shared a cryptic post amid statehood restoration buzz. He has said that he anticipates no significant developments soon, though he remains optimistic about positive progress during the parliamentary session.
Nothing is happening tomorrow, says Omar Abdullah amid speculation on social media on eve of Art 370 abrogation anniversary
Jammu/Srinagar, Aug 4 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday said he is optimistic about “something positive” for the Union Territory during the ongoing parliament session but not tomorrow. His remarks came on the eve of the sixth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, amidst a growing chorus for the restoration of […]
The discussion on restoring the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir began after President Draupadi Murmu's consecutive meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
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